Jun 10
2025

The two trade fair logos.

Kölnmesse has sent us press releases on the new idd cologne and the well-known imm cologne with a new central theme:

idd cologne, the new premium trade fair for exclusive interior design, will open its doors for its inaugural edition from October 26 – 29, 2025. Many renowned brands have already confirmed their appearance at the debut event by placing binding registrations.
As one of the furniture hotspots in Europe, the fair offers interior brands, that are looking to position themselves strategically in the European market, the ideal platform with idd cologne. Exhibitors that want to establish or nurture contacts to decision-makers from Germany, Austria and Switzerland will also find valuable points of access at the trade fair.

The list of exhibitors that have confirmed their participation includes names as Draenert company with its exclusive natural stone tables and, in alphabetic order: Bacher Tische, Bloom, Bretz, Brühl Sippold, Bielefelder Werkstätten + IP, COR, F.Fertig Strässle, Freifrau, Janua, interlübke, Jori, Kettnaker, KFF, Mobitec, Möller Design, Müller Möfabr., Piure, raumplus, Rodam, Scholtissek, Schramm, Signet, Stern, Sudbrock, Thonet and Werther.

For the event outside the fairground, around 25 retailers, flagship stores, and design and creative hubs from the premium segment are planning special activities in the city center.

idd cologne, October 26 – 29, 2025

New motto “World of Interiors“ of imm cologne
(January 20 – 23, 2026)

Under the motto “World of Interiors“, the reconceptualized well-known imm cologne will present home lifestyles and interior design in all their diversity from January 20 – 23, 2026: It brings the entire spectrum of home interiors together at a single event. “The trade fair reflects the latest developments, drives trends and serves as a central marketplace, making it the leading business event for the consumer-oriented furniture industry,” says Bernd Sanden, imm cologne’s director.

The new central theme encompasses the full array of high-demand, market-ready products – from entry-level price points to lifestyle furniture, from high-volume vendors to established brands. The trade fair provides guidance and orientation for decision-makers from the industry and the retail and wholesale sector: Interior professionals who want to understand the trends that will define interior design, the products that will captivate purchasers worldwide, and how consumer needs are changing will find well-founded insights and market-oriented inspiration at imm cologne.

imm cologne, January 20 – 23, 2026